We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to maximize the economic and social impact of small businesses in the communities where they operate. We do this by co-creating programs, products, and solutions that scale the flow of capital and resources to small business owners, particularly those who are underrepresented.
Expert advice, impactful tools, and innovative technology to make your program a reality.
Intuitive data and tools expand impact beyond the lifetime of your program
Each of CRF’s solution offerings are critical components of our program offerings for small businesses. Depending on the needs of each community served, CRF has the ability to draw on its expertise in lending, technology, and services to inform program creation.
CRF Program Success
Launched in April 2021, the Southern Opportunity and Resiliency (SOAR) Fund provided affordable financing and free business support to services to eligible small businesses and nonprofits across the southern and southeastern United States to help them rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.